First off, those lights are all cars passing by or lit-up buildings/signs/ect. Next, I slowed the shutter speed down. If you have an SLR then you can do that manually. If not, do what I did and try and find a setting with a slower shutter speed like a firework setting. Third, as far as all the criticisms about a tripod, I was in a moving car, it was at least 11pm, and we were on a highway. This is the best I could do with such short notice. Even with a tripod, I couldn't have done any better from inside a car. I also can't just stop on the side of a highway either. So you do the best you can, that's what photography is, isn't it? Sometimes you have to break the rules a little, do the unexpected, and do what makes you happy. That is what art is all about. Not technicalities like a tripod. I personally like it better like this. It definitely got more attention than a simple picture. But I do have pictures of normal traffic in my later pictures. Check them out!

well i don't know what they're talking about! i think its amazing! i just joined this website! i have a question this might sound kind of wierd but... i downloaded some pictures last night and this morning and they aren't coming up in my porfolio. does it take a while for them to show up?

Awesome picture, @Photography Lover!!!! And I TOTALLY get what you mean! Why can't people understand that the lights are supposed to look all shaky and squiggly? That's what makes it a piece of art. It looks all the cooler because the lines aren't straight. It would probably be somewhat boring if it didn't look like this. Anyway, I think it's really cool, and I'd really appreciate it if you looked at my pics! :D <3<3<3

You know what, PhotographyLover, whoever doesn't like that you didn't use a tripod is making a fuss about nothing, really. It's totally awesome without a tripod, and I don't see how it would be possible to use a tripod inside a moving car. It looks really, really cool all wiggly like that. Great job. I should do that sometime, but I live in a very rural area and I would probably get that opportunity about three times a year. :)

like i said before i really think that this picture is amazing! on the 4th of july my brother & sister were playing with glow stick... i got the same product:) mine is a little more of the green colors though:) great job... please check out my pics:)

wow! I'm so surprised anyone would comment negatively on this AMAZING pic. Don't even listen to them. Photography is a very judgmental art, and every amazing photographer has been criticized numerous times. I would be so honored if you could take a minute to rate my photos. Keep shooting, and you'll go places!

I like the variation of colors of lights. It definitely looks even cooler without some tripod because you then get some wobbly lines, which allow for an even more special and unique photograph. Great job. Sometimes the best of pictures happen at the weirdest of times... If you want come check out my pics.

For those wondering, this has so many comments because for many months this was under the "Top Rated" section on the MyShot homepage. That was back in 2011. At that point this was the most popular MyShot photo.

Hi I just gave u a favorite on u and ur photos. I don't know when this will show so (writing on March 1st 2015) so ummm I downloaded some pics how long do they take it says "awaiting moderation"
Check my pics if there ever up (nod to the staff).
Lol kk bye